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Jump Start -- compiled by Mark Sproxton
Opportunities for multilingual people, those hoping to become
multilingual or those wishing to work with language difficulties are
everywhere in Calgary. Here are some helpful links to local schools, business and associations,
as well as volunteer and employment opportunities
for those interested in languages:
The Calgary
Catholic Immigration Society deals with people speaking a variety
of languages and relies on the help of volunteers for its work. Those
with multilingual abilities may be able to volunteer here and
practice translating and interpreting for new Canadians.
Other volunteer opportunities are available through other local aid
societies. Check out Volunteer Calgary's database of volunteer
positions in the language/translation category for more
opportunities.
Job opportunities for those speaking more than one language may be
found through the Crown Prosecutor's office (in the phone book). This
department keeps a list of court interpreters and calls them on an
as-needed basis. (Court interpreters are examined once a year by
through the Canadian Translators and Interpreters Council (CTIC).
Education/certification
The University
of Calgary (U of C) offers bachelor, masters and PhD degrees in
linguistics.
The University of Alberta offers two masters degrees in
speech-language pathology, one a Master of Speech-Language Pathology
the other a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology.
Through the U of C's humanities department, majors are
available in a number of different languages.
A graduate degree in teaching English as a second language is also available at
the U of C.
Mount Royal College offers instruction in several languages through
its international education division.
Sign language (American) training and classes in several languages
are also available through the U of C's continuing education department.
To become a member of the Association of Translators and Interpreters of Alberta (ATIA) candidates must first write an associate exam and achieve a grade of 70 per cent. Successful candidates then have five years to write and pass the certified level exam. This will change, however, as the national governing body Translators and Interpreters Council (CTIC) plans to introduce new eligibility requirements in 2003. This will mean a candidate for the national exam will need a degree in translation plus experience or four years of experience in translation.
Associations/businesses
Jobs
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